One day Sarah Hoidahl was just a regular server and bartender. Only weeks later she was on Ellen’s. What happened in the meantime was shared by thousands of people and inspired even more to be kind to one another.

It all started when two female soldiers came to lunch to the restaurant she works at and went through the menu looking for something “light” (i.e. inexpensive). Sarah felt terrible that these ladies serve our country and can’t afford to have a decent meal so instead of giving them the check, she gave them a note. The note was posted on social media and went viral and of course, Ellen had to meet the generous waitress and reward her kindness. Watch.